Efforts by lawyers for Koampa Razak Avoliya, the Suame NDC Youth Organiser to secure bail at the Asokwa Circuit Court over an alleged hate speech was shot down.
Judicial prosecutor, ACP Kofi Blagodzie had prayed the court for more time to enable investigations.
He argued that the release of Razak Avoliya might cause anarchy considering the magnitude of his ‘hate speech’ on Sunday when he granted a local media house interview during an event.
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The presiding judge, His Honour Fred Obikyere was convinced, despite the Defense’s plea for bail application.
Evans Amankwaa, counsel for the accused described Thursday’s ruling as dissapointing.
“I am talking as a lawyer and NDC member, we will not be intimidated,” he told William Evans-Nkum.
Razak Avoliya is charged with offensive conduct under section 207 of the Criminal Offenses Act.
He is accused of inciting people to constitute mayhem whilst granting an interview.
He reappears in Court on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Source: Onuaonline.com|Ghana
